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And, I was terrified when I was offered the chance to swim with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Bundaberg-North-Burnett/Things-to-See-and-Do/Manta-Rays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emanta rays\u003C/a\u003E on the Southern Great Barrier Reef – the buggers can have a wing span of up to seven metres (22 feet for my American friends) and their gaping mouths give me the heabie jeebies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat if they eat me?!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHow wrong I was. Despite their sinister appearance, manta rays are the gentle giants of the ocean and are more interested on feeding on tiny plankton than my big fleshy thighs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo over the side of the boat I go, just off \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/Lady-Elliot-Island-Eco-Resort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island \"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef/accessing-the-reef/southern-great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E – this is one of the best places in the world to swim with manta rays (and turtles too).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-14601 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/108946-6341-691x518.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/108946-6341-691x518.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/108946-6341-300x224.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/108946-6341-72x54.jpg 72w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/108946-6341-335x251.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/108946-6341-1050x787.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDwarfed by a manta ray off Lady Elliot Island – I told you they were big.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-14603 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive-691x518.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive-691x518.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive-300x225.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive-72x54.jpg 72w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive-335x251.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive-1050x787.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mantaray-dive.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nSmart swimmers. Manta rays have the largest brain to body size ratio of any living fish. This makes them very inquisitive and they love checking out divers in the water = awesome swimming experience!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-14605 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_01-634-691x502.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_01-634-691x502.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_01-634-300x218.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_01-634-335x243.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_01-634-1050x763.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nIn just under a decade the number of manta alfredi rays has increased 10-fold and they swarm to the warm tropical waters on the Southern Great Barrier Reef to feast on plankton and breed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-14606 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_03-635-691x460.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_03-635-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_03-635-300x199.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_03-635-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_03-635-1050x699.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manta_ray_03-635-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nFlying above the coral. Manta’s glide through the ocean like soaring eagles. These guys are awesome to watch.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-14608 size-large\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/107174-634-691x460.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/107174-634-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/107174-634-300x199.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/107174-634-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/107174-634-1050x699.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/107174-634-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nHigh five to awesome manta rays for being so friendly and perfect swimming buddies on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1412654804000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EManta Rays are one of Queensland’s Great Eight marine creatures. And, I was terrified when I was offered the chance to..\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"really-like-swimming-monster-manta-rays","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/960-swim-with-mantas-main-image.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/960-swim-with-mantas-main-image.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Where to swim with manta rays in Queensland","headlineColor":"#FFC54D","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Guide"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Great Barrier Reef","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Marine life","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Swim with manta rays Great Barrier Reef","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2014_GBR_MantaRay_MarineLifeExperience_FabriceJaine_130107.jpg","alt":"Manta Ray and Diver | Great Barrier Reef","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2026-04-06T21:51:18.701Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":null,"alt":null}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESwimming with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/facts-about-manta-rays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"manta rays queensland\"\u003Eman\u003Cu\u003E\u003C/u\u003Eta rays\u003C/a\u003E in Queensland means sharing the water with one of the ocean’s most graceful giants. With wingspans reaching up to seven metres, these enormous creatures glide through the water like slow-moving kites – curious, graceful and surprisingly calm around swimmers. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe best places to swim with manta rays in Queensland include the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays and the waters around Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). Whether you snorkel or dive, here's where you can safely experience these incredible creatures in the wild.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJump to:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Southern\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#The\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#The\"\u003EThe Whitsundays \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E (Minjerribah – North Stradbroke Island)\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Tips\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Tips\"\u003ETips for swimming with manta rays\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#Facts\"\u003EManta ray facts and FAQs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Southern\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ESwim with manta rays on the Southern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf there’s a capital of manta ray encounters in Australia, it’s the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"southern great barrier reef\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese nutrient-rich waters attract huge clouds of plankton – exactly the kind of floating buffet manta rays travel for. The result is one of the most reliable places in the country to see reef mantas cruising slowly through the water column.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio":{"readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_237670298":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagec5b2d964_c5f7_4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/web-images/153299-2022_BDB_SGBR_LadyElliotIsland_MantaRay_DescentProductions_IMG87-7.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/web-images/153299-2022_BDB_SGBR_LadyElliotIsland_MantaRay_DescentProductions_IMG87-7.jpg","alt":"Manta ray on the Great Barrier Reef","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec5b2d964_c5f7_4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1775512277986/153299-2022-bdb-sgbr-ladyelliotisland-mantaray-descentproductions-img87-7.jpeg","uuid":"f9e625b5-576a-4d24-98b1-54a6fa5a9b5c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lady Elliot Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_copy":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to what locals proudly call “the home of the manta ray.”\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d55aeeeaaf773cef40d-lady-elliot-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island\"\u003ELady Elliot Island,\u003C/a\u003E manta rays aren’t a rare sight – they’re part of the neighbourhood. You can spot them year-round, but numbers surge during the May–August peak season, when plankton blooms turn the surrounding reef into a feeding ground.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeeing one cruise beneath you \u003Ci\u003Ewould\u003C/i\u003E be jaw-dropping if you weren't breathing underwater: seemingly appearing out of nowhere with enormous wings, effortless movement, and the occasional curious loop past you in the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExperiences include:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGuided snorkelling tours\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EScuba diving with certified instructors\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGlass-bottom boat tours\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EReef snorkelling straight off the beach\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpect to see more than just manta rays, too. The surrounding reef is also home to green turtles and loggerhead turtles, reef sharks, giant trevally, and hundreds of coral reef fish species.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EBest time to see manta rays:\u003C/b\u003E May–August\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C/b\u003E Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EHow to visit: \u003C/b\u003EScenic flight for a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25ecf2cbcbe7073ad867b-great-barrier-reef-day-trip-to-lady-elliot-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island day tour\"\u003Eday tour\u003C/a\u003E from Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Brisbane or the Gold Coast; or overnight stay at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d142880253d74c443b1-lady-elliot-island-eco-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort\"\u003ELady Elliot Island Eco Resort\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C/b\u003E Day tours start from $545 per adult/$399 per child including flights (departure location dependent)\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagec5b2d964_c5f7_4_1256608709":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/155620-2024_BDB_SGBR_LadyMusgraveIsland_LadyMusgraveExperienceHQ_CourtneyAtkinson_AWOLFamily_8-8.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/155620-2024_BDB_SGBR_LadyMusgraveIsland_LadyMusgraveExperienceHQ_CourtneyAtkinson_AWOLFamily_8-8.jpg","alt":"Family enjoying the all-inclusive activities and meals on the pontoon as part of the overnight accommdation package","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec5b2d964_c5f7_4_1256608709.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1775512278046/155620-2024-bdb-sgbr-ladymusgraveisland-ladymusgraveexperiencehq-courtneyatkinson-awolfamily-8-8.jpeg","uuid":"79d354a4-5102-49db-858e-5fff16d5d53c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lady Musgrave Experience, Bundaberg",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EJust north of Lady Elliot Island lies \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d557b935fbe730dba9a-lady-musgrave-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Musgrave Island\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E, home to a huge coral lagoon that feels like stepping into a real-life aquarium.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe action unfolds above a maze of coral bommies rising from the seabed, where marine life gathers in surprising numbers. Snorkellers drift across coral gardens while schools of fish flash through the reef below. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe lagoon’s calm, protected waters make it one of the most accessible places on the reef to experience \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/where-to-find-queenslands-great-8-marine-creatures\" target=\"_self\" title=\"marine life Queensland\"\u003EQueensland’s incredible marine life\u003C/a\u003E up close – even for first-time snorkellers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDepart from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/agnes-water-and-town-of-1770\" target=\"_self\" title=\"agnes water and 1770\"\u003EAgnes Water and Town of 1770\u003C/a\u003E on a guided tour with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6432215f833abcb72ffd0eeb-1770-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"1770 Reef\"\u003E1770 Reef\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b265c87b935fbe730e4d88-lady-musgrave-experience\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Musgrave Experience\"\u003ELady Musgrave Experience\u003C/a\u003E for a full-day or overnight reef adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26079d5f1565045da3a8c-lady-musgrave-island-dive-sites\" target=\"_self\" title=\"dive Lady Musgrave Island\"\u003ESnorkel or dive\u003C/a\u003E inside the calm coral lagoon, become a citizen scientist on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/lady-musgrave-pontoon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Reef Experience Pontoon\"\u003EReef Experience Pontoon\u003C/a\u003E, take in the view from above with a glass-bottom boat, or walk the short island loop to spot nesting seabirds and turtle tracks while you're there.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003ELady Musgrave Experience starts from $225 for kids/$285 concession/$305 for adults, and approximately $600+ per night for pontoon glamping accommodation. Day tours with 1770 Reef start from $205 for kids/$275 concession/$295 for adults, with shorter 2 hour tours also available.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ETravel time: \u003C/b\u003EBoat transfer from 1770: approx 1.5 hours | from Bundaberg: approx 2 hours\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"The\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EYou can also camp overnight between Easter and Australia Day each year (be sure to grab a camping permit on the \u003Ca href=\"https://parks.qld.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Queensland Parks & Forests\"\u003EQueensland parks and forests site\u003C/a\u003E first).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESwim with manta rays in The Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Whitsundays\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E might be famous for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/things-to-do-in-the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do Whitsundays\"\u003Ewhite-sand beaches and sailing trips\u003C/a\u003E, but some of the most magical moments happen below the surface.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring winter, manta rays move between the islands, visiting cleaning stations and feeding areas scattered through the reef. If you’re lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, it’ll become a lifeling memory.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_839341879":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EHook Island | Manta Ray Bay\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image11c79fd3-b164-4fef-b636-3f88728e4bee":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_HookIsland_MantaRayBay_Islands_JohnnyGaskell_143834.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_HookIsland_MantaRayBay_Islands_JohnnyGaskell_143834.jpg","alt":"Snorkelers on Ocean Rafting tour Manta Ray Bay Hook Island | Hook Island holiday guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image11c79fd3-b164-4fef-b636-3f88728e4bee.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1775512278137/2020-wys-hookisland-mantaraybay-islands-johnnygaskell-143834.jpeg","uuid":"334e2ccd-4f90-4fee-b1d4-6ea6b9291636","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Ocean Rafting, Hook Island, The Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1819477224":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESome dive sites earn their names for a reason.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EManta Ray Bay, tucked along the rugged coastline of \u003Ca title=\"Hook Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d56d5f1565045d9fac4-hook-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHook Island\u003C/a\u003E, is one of \u003Ca href=\"/editor.html/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/The%20Whitsundays.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Whitsundays\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E’ most iconic \u003Ca href=\"/editor.html/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/dive%20locations%20in%20the%20Whitsundays.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"dive locations The Whitsundays\"\u003Edive locations\u003C/a\u003E. Beneath the surface, coral bommies, caves and swim-throughs form a maze of reef habitat that attracts everything from turtles to reef sharks – and, in the cooler months, manta rays passing through the bay.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDivers often encounter them sweeping slowly through the blue – but snorkellers can also be lucky enough to spot them cruising through the shallows at some of the region’s best reef sites.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to see manta rays:\u003C/b\u003E May–September\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EHow to experience it:\u003C/b\u003E Join a liveaboard or day dive charter from Airlie Beach with operators such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260857b935fbe730e0034-explore-group-australia\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Explore Group\"\u003EExplore Group\u003C/a\u003E, or rent gear from Aqua Dive at the marina. Prefer staying near the surface? Award-winning \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e992cbcbe7073ad8257-ocean-rafting-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Ocean Rafting\"\u003EOcean Rafting\u003C/a\u003E includes snorkelling around Hook Island, including Manta Ray Bay.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Brisbane\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Suitable for certified divers, with some sites recommended for advanced divers. Macona and Nara inlets offer sheltered overnight anchorages, and secluded island camping is available nearby at Curlew Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESwim with manta rays near Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_187283611":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EMinjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou don’t need to venture far from Brisbane to encounter manta rays.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust offshore lies \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/north-stradbroke-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"North Stradbroke Island\"\u003EMinjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)\u003C/a\u003E, known to locals as Straddie – home to one of Australia’s most celebrated dive sites and a regular gathering place for mantas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagec5b2d964-c5f7-4d27-9725-64698648d4eb":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2018_BNE_MantaBommie_NorthStradbrokeIsland_Diving_138541.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2018_BNE_MantaBommie_NorthStradbrokeIsland_Diving_138541.jpg","alt":"Manta Bommie North Stradbroke Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec5b2d964-c5f7-4d27-9725-64698648d4eb.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1775512278227/2018-bne-mantabommie-northstradbrokeisland-diving-138541.jpeg","uuid":"7638aa40-d40f-4053-a36b-a75ec3e6ea34","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"North Stradbroke Island, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"texta2c81e83-af2a-4ca2-ab55-173ddd7c5414":{"text":"\u003Ch4\u003EManta Bommie dive site\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYour best chance to meet them is to gear up and scuba at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b265967b935fbe730e4adf-manta-bommie-dive-site\" title=\"Manta Bommie Dive Site\" target=\"_self\"\u003EManta Bommie Dive Site\u003C/a\u003E – known as one of the top ten dive sites in Australia. The reef works like a natural car wash for mantas: you can often see groups of three to four swimming together, as well as leopard sharks, stingrays, eagle rays and turtles. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to see manta rays:\u003C/b\u003E November–March\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Ferry from Cleveland to Dunwich (about 25 minutes for passengers or 50 minutes for vehicles). Dive and snorkel tours depart from Point Lookout and Amity Point.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-606a48148c656a1b135c100a-manta-lodge-and-scuba-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre\"\u003EManta Lodge & Scuba Centre\u003C/a\u003E is a full-service dive hub offering scuba courses, guided dive tours and equipment hire. 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You can still see manta rays on Straddie without getting wet.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Tips\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EFrom the North Gorge Walk at Point Lookout, look closely and you might spot their dark wings tracing wide circles through the ocean below the cliffs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep watching and the wildlife show continues – dolphins cruising the coastline, turtles surfacing for air and humpback whales breaching offshore during migration season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_2132740346":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ETips for swimming with manta rays\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagec5b2d964_c5f7_4_908647854":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/149217-2022_BDB_LadyElliotIsland_KatieP-19.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/149217-2022_BDB_LadyElliotIsland_KatieP-19.jpg","alt":"Manta ray on the Great Barrier Reef","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/swim-with-manta-rays-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec5b2d964_c5f7_4_908647854.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1775512278316/149217-2022-bdb-ladyelliotisland-katiep-19.jpeg","uuid":"435ab9b3-52c1-41b9-8512-6a0061cd88e4","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lady Elliot Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"texta2c81e83_af2a_4c":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESharing the water with manta rays is an unforgettable experience – but it works best when humans behave like respectful guests.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you encounter manta rays:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EStay calm and move slowly\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDon’t touch or chase them\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGive them space – at least three metres\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EAvoid blocking their path\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow your guide’s instructions\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_1215514235":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs about manta rays in Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"texta2c81e83_af2a_4c_223023569":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhere are manta rays most common in Queensland?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of the most reliable manta ray sightings in Queensland happen on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, particularly around Lady Elliot Island and Lady Musgrave Island. These reefs attract regular manta activity and are considered among the best places in Australia to encounter them.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EAre manta rays dangerous?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot at all. Despite their enormous size, manta rays are completely harmless to humans. Unlike stingrays, they don’t have a stinger or barb. They feed on tiny plankton and spend most of their time cruising peacefully through open water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow big do manta rays get?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReef manta rays usually have wingspans of around four to five metres, but some individuals can grow to an incredible seven metres across (about the width of a small car).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeeing one glide past underwater really puts their scale into perspective.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between a manta ray and a stingray?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough they’re related, manta rays and stingrays live very different lives.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe much larger manta rays are open-water swimmers that feed on plankton and don’t have a stinger. 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